Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35mm

40mm

Thickness

12.35mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

47mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

Bronze

316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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